WA → AZ · My Story

From Washington to Arizona — My Story

I didn’t just sell Arizona. I chose it. I grew up in Seattle, built a life in the Pacific Northwest, and made this exact move myself. That’s why I understand the questions you’re asking — because I asked them too.

"I know this move from both sides — not just professionally, but personally."

Why I Moved

Like many who make this move, the pull was a mix of the practical and the personal — the cost of staying, the gray winters, and a sense that the next chapter belonged somewhere with more light and more room to live outdoors.

What Surprised Me

The first summer was the adjustment everyone warns you about. What surprised me was how fast the rest of it felt like home — the mornings on the trail, the open-air dinners in November, the realization one October that I’d stopped missing the rain.

What I Wish Buyers Knew

The buyers who love this move most are the ones who plan it well — who time their Washington sale, choose the right community before the right house, and prepare for the summer rhythm instead of being caught off guard by it.

Why It Matters for You

Experience you can't fake.

Having lived both the gray winters and the desert sunshine, I understand the questions Washington buyers actually ask — about the heat, the timing, the tax picture, and whether it all adds up. I’ve answered them for dozens of WA families who’ve found the right home in Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, Phoenix, and Arcadia. When you work with someone who made the move, you skip the guesswork.

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Common Questions

About Kelly — answered.

Did Kelly really move from Washington to Arizona?

Yes. Kelly grew up in Seattle and lived in the Pacific Northwest for years before relocating to Arizona. She knows the Washington-to-Arizona move from personal experience, not just professional knowledge.

How does Kelly's personal move help her clients?

Because she’s lived it, Kelly understands the real questions — the summer adjustment, timing a Washington sale, residency details, and choosing the right community. She helps clients skip the guesswork and avoid the common missteps.

Which Arizona areas does Kelly work in?

Kelly focuses on Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, Phoenix, and Arcadia, and has helped many Washington families find homes across these communities and the wider Valley.

What's the best way to start a conversation with Kelly?

Schedule a consultation or call (480) 399-9322. Share where you’re coming from in Washington and what you’re looking for in Arizona, and Kelly will take it from there.

From One Washingtonian to Another

Let's talk about your move.

Whether you’re a year out or ready now, start with a conversation. I’ll share what I learned firsthand and help you plan a move that feels considered, not chaotic.